The McShay Show

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Longtime NFL draft and college football analyst Todd McShay brings you inside his unique world as an NFL talent evaluator. From the college football season through draft night, Todd and his cohost, Steve Muench, track the top prospects, share insider intel, and break down their latest mock drafts.New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as they prepare you for the NFL draft with in-depth analysis, player evaluations, and the latest buzz from around the NFL. Don’t miss special livestream coverage during the NFL draft, plus Saturday game day reaction shows throughout the college football season. For even more draft coverage, check out The McShay NFL Draft Room—your go-to draft guide database featuring Todd’s Big Board, detailed player reports, mock drafts, and more: https://www.theringer.com/todd-mcshayFor Todd's full mock drafts and exclusive insights, subscribe to The McShay Report newsletter: https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/subscribe

  1. 1d ago

    Tape Truths: Building the “Do Not Play” List With the Scariest Units in College Football

    Todd and Steve open the show by reacting to the announcement that the College Football Playoff is expanding to 24 teams. Then, the guys build their “Do Not Play” list, identifying the scariest units among the top playoff contenders. From dominant defenses to explosive offenses, they break down the position groups that no team wants to face in the postseason.Check out Todd’s working top-50 big board in The McShay Report.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(02:06) CFP Expands to 24 teams, eliminating conference championships(10:22) Week 10 Tape Truths: The do not play list(12:00) Running game: Utah, Tennessee, Georgia(17:58) QBs: Mensah, Sellers, Carr(27:08) WRs: Texas, Alabama, Indiana(34:20) Pass rushers: Georgia, Indiana, Tennessee(40:52) Secondaries: UCLA, Georgia, Notre Dame(47:18) Defensive chess pieces: Chris Cole, Luke Talich, Arion Carter Get 20% off any home warranty at https://ahs.com/McShay The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 2d ago

    Week 10 Reactions: Notre Dame Survives! Plus, Alabama Rolls LSU, Utah’s Big Win, More Georgia Dominance, and a New TMS Top 12

    Week 10 delivered another wild Saturday of college football, and Todd and Steve are breaking down all the action. The guys react to Notre Dame holding on against Miami, Alabama rolling past LSU, Utah’s big win over BYU, and the other ranked results shaking up the College Football Playoff picture. Plus, they unveil their updated TMS Top 12, debate where the contenders stand, and discuss which teams are trending up or down as the regular season enters its final stretch. Check out Todd’s working top-50 big board in The McShay Report.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(02:08) Week 10 Instant Reactions(02:50) Notre Dame upsets Miami 31-24(19:30) Ohio State disappoints vs. Oregon 41-28(31:05) Georgia dominates Ole Miss 42-7(41:53) Alabama defeats LSU 31-13(57:05) Arch leads Texas over Missouri 34-20(1:04:00) Utah wins the Holy War over BYU(1:08:35) Tennessee defeats Kentucky 34-6(1:12:07) The Chesney train rolls to 9-0(1:17:48) Week 10's TMS Top 12(1:32:55) McShay after dark: Top NFL QB prospects right now Get backed by the AT&T Guarantee The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. 5d ago

    Rough Draft: Top 150 Prospect Previews for Miami–Notre Dame, Georgia–Ole Miss, BYU–Utah, Alabama–LSU, and More Week 10 Matchups

    Week 10 brings a loaded slate of ranked matchups, and Todd and Steve are breaking down the NFL draft prospects they’ll be watching most closely. The guys preview seven marquee ranked-on-ranked games, and highlight which prospects have the most to gain and the matchups that could reveal the most about their NFL potential. To close, they make their FanDuel picks of the week. Check out Todd’s working top-50 big board in The McShay Report. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(02:04) Week 10 Rough Draft(02:43) Prospect watch: (9) BYU vs. (3) Utah(10:25) Prospect watch: (7) Texas vs. (18) Missouri(19:05) Prospect watch: (5) Alabama vs. (14) LSU(30:20) Prospect watch: (23) Oregon vs. (12) Ohio State(37:35) Prospect watch: (6) Kentucky vs. (13) Tennessee(43:28) Prospect watch: (1) Miami vs. (11) Notre Dame(56:14) Prospect watch: (2) Georgia vs. (10) Ole Miss(1:05:45) Week 10 CFB Picks Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/MCSHAY The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Nov 4

    CFP Rankings Instant Reactions: Notre Dame on Notice, Overrated Indiana, SEC Musical Chairs, and More. Plus, Drafting Week 10 Games. 

    The first College Football Playoff rankings are here, and Todd and Steve are reacting to the committee’s biggest decisions. The guys discuss Notre Dame’s playoff outlook, why Indiana might be overrated, and how the SEC rankings could create a domino effect down the stretch. Plus, they draft the best games on the Week 10 slate and share two tape truths ahead of the big weekend in college football. Check out Todd’s working top-50 big board in The McShay Report. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(02:12) CFP Rankings Instant Reactions (27:03) Breaking down the projected CFP bracket(33:42) Drafting the top week 10 matchups(44:13) Week 10 Tape Truths(44:25) CJ Carr has a huge opportunity vs. Miami(50:00) Lane Kiffin needs to protect Sam Leavitt from himself Get backed by the AT&T Guarantee The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Nov 1

    Week 9 Reactions: USC Stuns Ohio State, Miami Survives, and Our Top 12 Rankings

    Todd and Steve react to a wild Week 9 slate starting with USC's stunning 30-18 upset of Ohio State, Miami's narrow 38-35 victory over North Carolina and Indiana's overtime escape against Minnesota. Then, the guys evaluate the strength of the Big Ten and debate whether the Big 12 is closer to the SEC or the Big Ten before revealing their updated TMS top 12 rankings. To close, they return for another edition of McShay After Dark. Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(03:09) Week 9 Instant Reactions(03:56) USC upsets Ohio State: 30-18(15:03) Miami holds off UNC: 38-35(26:47) Indiana survives in OT vs. Minnesota(37:43) Evaluating the Big Ten's strength(46:37) Is the Big 12 closer to the SEC or the Big Ten?(55:35) TMS Top 12(1:06:54) McShay After Dark Get backed by the AT&T Guarantee The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Oct 29

    Rough Draft: Dante Moore, QB Development, and Rankings With Dan Orlovsky

    Dan Orlovsky joins Todd and Muench to break down what's next for Dante Moore and evaluate his traits as an NFL prospect. Then, they share their takeaways about whether Arch Manning is just reactive or able to diagnose the defense. They also debate which traits matter most when developing young quarterbacks and reveal their updated QB prospect rankings. Plus, the guys take a victory lap on Ty Simpson before closing the show with their Week 9 college football picks. Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(01:23) Dan Orlovsky joins the show(01:56) Evaluating Dante Moore(09:18) Breaking down Arch Manning's struggles(14:13) Could Will Stein develop Dante Moore or Arch Manning next?(16:53) Which traits matter most for QB development?(23:00) Ranking the top QB prospects(27:20) Taking a victory lap on Ty Simpson(32:27) Week 9 CFB picks Get backed by the AT&T Guarantee The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Dan Orlovsky and Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Oct 26

    Week 8 Tape Truths: CFB WR Rankings, Georgia vs. the Field in the SEC, Arizona Respect, J.J. McCarthy Revisited, and More

    Todd and Steve are back with another edition of Tape Truths! The guys rank the top wide receivers in college football, debate Georgia vs. the field in the SEC, and explain why Arizona deserves more respect. Plus, they revisit their evaluations of J.J. McCarthy, break down the latest from Arch Manning, and more. Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(01:16) Week 8 Tape Truths(03:05) Arizona QB Noah Fifita: 2,064 YDS, 18 TD, 4 INT(11:10) What has changed with Arch Manning?(36:51) Georgia or the SEC field?(47:25) TMS Top 10: Wide Receivers Ranked(1:11:30) Scouting Receipts: evaluating J.J. McCarthy Get backed by the AT&T Guarantee The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. Oct 25

    Week 8 Reactions: Texas Survives! Which Two-Loss Teams Are Contenders?

    Todd and Steve react to a wild Week 8, starting with Texas' 34-27 victory over Ole Miss and evaluating "Villain Arch" and Trinidad Chambliss becoming a fourth-quarter bogeyman. Then, the guys debate which two-loss teams are still legitimate contenders, rank the SEC's best teams and reveal their updated TMS top 12. Plus, they break down big performances from Sam Leavitt and Darian Mensah before closing the show with McShay After Dark. Check out the guys’ top 50 big board and Todd’s mock draft at TheRinger.com/McShay(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(01:19) Week 8 instant reactions(05:06) Texas defeats Ole Miss: 34-27(29:28) Evaluating the strongest two-loss teams(41:13) Ranking the SEC(49:24) TMS top 12(1:00:35) Sam Leavitt: 387 Pass Yards, 4 TDs(1:02:38) Darian Mensah: 387 Pass Yards, 4 TDs(1:07:50) McShay after dark Get backed by the AT&T Guarantee The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Longtime NFL draft and college football analyst Todd McShay brings you inside his unique world as an NFL talent evaluator. From the college football season through draft night, Todd and his cohost, Steve Muench, track the top prospects, share insider intel, and break down their latest mock drafts.New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as they prepare you for the NFL draft with in-depth analysis, player evaluations, and the latest buzz from around the NFL. Don’t miss special livestream coverage during the NFL draft, plus Saturday game day reaction shows throughout the college football season. For even more draft coverage, check out The McShay NFL Draft Room—your go-to draft guide database featuring Todd’s Big Board, detailed player reports, mock drafts, and more: https://www.theringer.com/todd-mcshayFor Todd's full mock drafts and exclusive insights, subscribe to The McShay Report newsletter: https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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    The Ringer
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    266
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